Copy Editor, Brand Standards

Interstate Batteries • Dallas, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensures all Interstate Batteries creative communications are accurate, consistent, and aligned with the company's voice and brand positioning. As a member of the in-house creative agency, this critical role provides cross-functional support to design, communications, project management, print, digital, sponsorships, and event management teams, while upholding brand voice and style standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in English, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience as an Editor in a high-volume Communications department or advertising agency.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property and brand asset management.
• Excellent editing, proofreading, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to function with a considerable degree of independence.
• Resourceful; able to problem solve effectively.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage a high volume of work simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills are a must.
• Exceptional listener.
• Has excellent, well-rounded vocabulary.
• Excellent command of Interstate Batteries’ style, English grammar, and Associated Press style rules.
• Familiar with production requirements associated with print, web, and video.
• Familiar with targeted media, understanding strengths/weaknesses of each medium.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual French or Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures consistency and accuracy by upholding Interstate Batteries’ style standards, as well as other relevant guidelines, and assists in educating Team Members about these standards.
• Consistently works to improve the quality of copy development and execution, paying close attention to strategic accuracy and honoring brand personality (unique style).
• Partners with 3rd party vendor to manage all foreign translations for print.
• Collaborates with the different departments to request and obtain translations for use in IB collateral and Point of Purchase (POP).
• Works closely with the Creative Team to ensure mutual integrity of the idea and strategy.
• Maintains knowledge of marketing-communication and advertising trends.
• Knows Interstate Batteries product lines, business channels, and major legal and compliance guidelines.
• Proofreads battery labels with an eye for international packaging compliance.
• Communicates all edits and comments effectively to colleagues and has a strong understanding of SEO.
• Partners with the Legal department to keep an updated list of all Interstate Batteries registered and service-marked trade names.
• Ensures procedures are followed.
• Serves as an effective and valued Team Member.
• Proofreads for grammar and usage and maintains Interstate’s communications style guide.
• Assists in keeping communication terminology guidelines, conventions, and server files current and up to date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• company supported wellness program
• onsite fitness center
• Wide range of professional development opportunities, training, resources and tools
• Competitive pay and bonus structure
• saving and investment options that help you reach your financial goals and plan for your future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level